DOVER — It's been two years since Jewett Farms & Co. — a Dover-based company renowned for their commitment to sustainable woodworking practices — decided to expand its operations to include a reclaimed flooring operation.

Last month, Jewett Farms announced a new partnership with Olde Wood Ltd of Malvern, Ohio. Founded by Tommy and Mandy Sancic in 1997, Olde Wood has since grown to become one of the largest reclaimed wood operations anywhere in the country.

With a commitment to using 100 percent virgin wood, Olde Wood creates hardwood flooring that embodies a sense of history and individuality, with the planks and beams — many of which are over a century old — being sourced from all kinds of unique environments.

From oak that helped build early Western settlements to pine rescued from now defunct tobacco barns, the beauty of this antique lumber re-emerges as it is salvaged and masterfully restored, ready to take on a new life.

The alliance makes Jewett Farms the sole New England source for Olde Wood products, a development that promises to bolster the profiles of both companies.

"What made it such a natural partnership was that their philosophy was right in line with ours," recalls Olivia Lord, marketing director for JF + Co. "It's exciting to know you've found a like-minded company and a mutually-beneficial partnership."

While the two are still crossing "T"s and dotting "I"s, Lord says she expects the Jewett Farms showrooms to be stocked with Olde Wood samples in the next few weeks.

"We think people are really going to respond positively, especially in a place like New England that values sustainability and making the most of what you have," says Lord. "And we believe the quality and inspired design of our cabinetry is a perfect fit with the Olde Wood aesthetic."

For their part, Olde Wood is hoping for a similar response in a market the company is just now beginning to explore, says Marketing Director Ryan Lowe. "Most of our business up to this point is done locally and out West — places like Colorado and California — so we don't have a lot of representation in the East," says Lowe. "We wanted a show-room quality presence, and we felt like Jewett Farms ... was just the kind of company to make that happen."

"We're not a gigantic machine, though our growth has been steady and sustainable," Lowe notes. "And we felt Jewett Farms ... was a similar kind of company, in the sense that they've continued to grow and do it in a way that falls in line with our values."

While the two companies might tout slightly different crafts and artistic approaches, both are committed to employing as many sustainable business practices as possible. For Olde Wood, that means repurposing used or abandoned materials and turning them into beautiful and long wearing flooring. For Jewett Farms, sustainability is intrinsic to their design and manufacturing process.

"We're looking forward to making Olde Wood's products a prominent part of our showroom," exclaims Olivia Lord. "It's a great example of two like-minded businesses coming together to fill the growing demand for green, responsibly made products."

A company long-committed to green, Jewett Farms was one of the first businesses to join Green Alliance, the Portsmouth-based organization that brings sustainability-minded local businesses and consumers together. For more information on Jewett Farms & Co., visit www.jewettfarms.com. Learn more about Olde Wood Ltd at www.oldewoodltd.com. For more on Green Alliance, go to www.greenalliance.biz.